Reading Habits and Empathy of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

dc.contributor.author	Kjornes, Carly
dc.contributor.author	Walters, Emma
dc.contributor.author	Elledge, Deborah
dc.contributor.author	Thistle, Jennifer J.
dc.date.accessioned	2017-03-27T17:09:43Z
dc.date.available	2017-03-27T17:09:43Z
dc.date.issued	2017-03-27T17:09:43Z
dc.description	Color poster with text, charts, images and graphs.	en
dc.description.abstract	Existing research suggests that neurotypical individuals who read fiction have higher levels of empathy than those who do not read fiction. A predominant characteristic of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is the inability to understand the perspective of others (Theory of Mind) which also impairs the ability to experience empathy for others. This survey research examined the current reading habits and empathy levels of individuals with ASD to explore the potential of incorporating fiction reading into language interventions to increase Theory of Mind and empathy.	en
dc.description.sponsorship	Dr. Vicki Lord-Larson; University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/76224
dc.language.iso	en_US	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	USGZE AS589;
dc.subject	Autism spectrum disorders	en
dc.subject	Resading	en
dc.subject	Empathy	en
dc.subject	Theory of Mind	en
dc.subject	Posters	en
dc.title	Reading Habits and Empathy of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders	en
dc.type	Presentation	en

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